Meade 2018_Sport Optics Brochure Owner's manual

Brand: Meade

Model: 2018_Sport Optics Brochure

Type: Owner's manual

Meade 2018_Sport Optics Brochure provides an insight into the impressive capabilities of Meade binoculars and spotting scopes. With a range of magnifications and objective lens diameters, these optics empower you to explore the world in stunning detail. Whether you're a nature enthusiast, avid birdwatcher, or simply enjoy observing the wonders of the outdoors, Meade optics deliver exceptional performance. From the compact and convenient TravelView binoculars to the high-powered, professional-grade roof prism models, Meade has a binocular or spotting scope to suit every need and budget.

OBJECTIVE

LENS

PORRO PRISM

EYEPIECE

OBJECTIVE

LENS

ROOF PRISM

EYEPIECE

OBJECTIVE

LENS

PORRO PRISM

EYEPIECE

OBJECTIVE

LENS

ROOF PRISM

EYEPIECE

Although the nomenclature associated with binoculars varies

somewhat from manufacturer-to-manufacturer, the majority of

binocular manufacturers use the classications described here:

Compact Binoculars: utilize

roof prism to invert the image and usually

are styled to form-t comfortably in the

observer’s hands; objective lenses are

typically 25mm in diameter or less. As their

name implies, compact binoculars, while

larger than mini binoculars, are relatively

small and easy to carry. For sporting

events, as a gift item, or as a general-

purpose travel binocular, compacts are

extremely popular, because, again, for

all but the most advanced applications, compacts provide a good

trade-o between weight, performance, and cost. Examples: Meade

TravelView™ 8 x 25mm or 10 x 25mm.

Porro Prism Binoculars:

Most binoculars referred to as

general-purpose are standard

porro prism models. The typically

larger objective lens apertures,

35mm or more, of these models

enable bright, high-contrast

images on the entire range of

viewing subjects, from sporting

events, to long-range animal

observation in the wild, to high-

resolution study of a bird’s feather structure. A moderately priced,

high-quality, standard porro prism model is a binocular for almost any

observing application. Standard porro prism binoculars are available

in a wide range of specications and price points. Examples: Meade

TravelView™ 7 x 50mm, and 10 x 50mm.

Zoom Binoculars: oer the

convenience of zooming to higher or

lower powers at the touch of a nger.

The Mirage™ 10-22 x 50mm and

7-15 x 35mm models permit you to

view with high-resolution and sharp

image focus at all magnications.

Roof Prism Binoculars:

Professional-level binocular resolution

and performance are generally

reserved for standard roof prism

models. Designed usually for advanced

applications, such as for serious birders,

standard roof prism binoculars are

typically of 35mm objective lens aperture

or larger; include sleek, straight-line roof

prism styling; and incorporate the nest

optical glasses, multi-coatings, and

multi-element eyepieces. The result is

bright, extremely sharp, high-resolution

images throughout the eld of view, and with a level of image delity

unobtainable in lesser binoculars. Although premium-grade standard

roof prism binoculars are not inexpensive, they are usually treasured

for a lifetime. Examples: Meade TravelView™ 8 x 25mm, 10 x 25mm,

Rainforest Pro™ Series and Wilderness Series.

While many binocular brands look about the same, there are often

important dierences in performance from one manufacturer to

another. The information in this brochure will allow you to choose the

right binocular for your intended applications, budget, and personal

preferences. Every Meade binocular, from the least expensive

model on up, incorporates quality optical components; durable

optical housings; and precision mechanical components for years of

high-performance observing. It is this Meade attention to detail and

intimate knowledge of optical design fabrication that is perhaps your

best assurance of all.

Binoculars are available in hundreds of specications and with a

multitude of dierent features, but all share the same three basic

components:

Objective Lenses:

The main (objective) lenses of a binocular

serve to collect light, thereby enabling the high-resolution observation

of distant objects. In a quality binocular each objective lens typically

is manufactured of two separate glass elements, the so-called crown

and int elements. The refractive specications of these elements

permit the objective lens to form images free of false colors. (See

diagram.)

Prisms:

Since the objective lenses form images that are both

upside-down and reversed left-for-right, prisms are required to invert

the primary image. Most commonly, binoculars utilize either porro

prisms or roof prisms for this purpose. Porro prisms give binoculars

their familiar zig-zag prole, while roof prisms permit a straight-line

design. Either type of prism, properly manufactured, yields excellent

optical results.

Eyepieces:

The ocular, or eyepiece, design included with a

binocular has important performance implications. While the most

basic function of an eyepiece is to magnify the image formed by

the objective lens, in fact the eyepiece also largely determines the

binocular’s eld of view, edge-of-eld image resolution, and other

characteristics listed below. Eyepieces are manufactured from two

to ve glass elements.

With this knowledge of the basic components of a binocular, it is

now possible to understand the technical terminology that will enable

selection of the right binocular for you:

Binocular Specications:

Binoculars are classied as, for

example, 7 x 35mm— read “seven by thirty-ve millimeters.” In this

case the binocular is of 7-power (“7x”) and includes objective lenses

of 35mm (about 1.38”) diameter. Other binoculars might range from

a tiny 3 x 14mm to giant battleship binoculars that are 40 x 178mm.

The “WA” designation after a binocular specication, such as

7 x 35mm WA, refers to the wide-angle design of the binocular’s

eyepieces; wide-angle eyepieces can increase a binocular’s visual

eld of view by as much as 60%.

The Right Binocular

How to Select

Meade Limited Lifetime Sports Optics Warranty

Every Meade binocular and spotting scope is warranted

by Meade Instruments Corp. (MIC) to be free of defects in

materials and workmanship for the lifetime of the product.

MIC will repair or replace, at MIC’s option, the binocular, or

part thereof, found upon inspection by MIC to be defective,

provided the defective binocular or part is returned to MIC,

freight prepaid, with proof of purchase. This warranty applies

to the original owner only and is non-transferable. Meade

binoculars purchased outside North America are not included

in this warranty, but are covered under separate warranties

issued by Meade International Distributors.

This warranty is not valid in cases where the binocular or

spotting scope has been abused or mishandled, where

unauthorized repairs have been attempted or performed, or

where depreciation of the binocular or spotting scope is due

to normal wear-and-tear. MIC specically disclaims special,

indirect, or consequential damages or lost prot which may

result from a breach of this warranty.

This warranty gives you specic rights. You may have other

rights which vary from state to state. MIC reserves the right

to change product specications or to discontinue binocular

or spotting scope models without prior notice. This warranty

supersedes all previous Meade binocular warranties.

Meade Instruments Corp.

27 Hubble Irvine, CA 92618 • (800) 626-3233 (U.S.A. Only)

Specications subject to change without notice • Bulletin 140 • PN: 14-0206-00

www.meade.com

Binocular Models

Magnication: Magnication, or power, is perhaps the most

misunderstood term in binocular optics. While higher powers can

be useful, power by itself does not increase the level of observable

detail; image resolution is a function of objective lens diameter, not of

binocular power. Higher powers result in images that are less bright

and in a binocular that is more dicult to hold steady in the user’s

hands. Powers of 7x or 8x are by far the most popular among regular

binocular users. Binoculars with magnications above about 12x are

generally not recommended for use without a tripod.

Field of View: A binocular’s eld of

view is measured in degrees of arc or as

eld-width (in feet) at 1000 yards distance.

Example: Meade’s 8 x 32mm Rainforest Pro

binocular has a eld of view 8.1 degrees,

which is 429 ft. wide for an object 1000

yards distant from the observer, yielding a

eld of view specication of 426 ft. at 1000

yds. Other non-wide-angle binoculars

have elds of view of perhaps 270 ft. to

320 ft. at 1000 yds. Depending somewhat

on the observer’s intended applications,

wide-angle binoculars are generally well

worth the relatively modest additional cost

involved.

Lens Coatings: An uncoated optical

glass lens or prism reects about 10% of the light incident on one

of its surfaces, allowing only about 90% of the light to pass through.

Standard coatings of magnesium uoride (MgF

) applied to the lens

and prism surfaces reduce the level of reected light to about 4%,

and with substantially reduced ghost images of bright objects. More

sophisticated multi-coatings further reduce reected light and can

result in total light transmission through a lens or prism of 99% or

more. Some Meade models are fully multi-coated with perhaps

the most advanced multi-coatings available, permitting 99+% light

transmission and extremely high image contrast.

Eye Relief: Binocular users who wear eyeglasses for near- or far-

sightedness may remove their glasses while observing; the binocular

can fully correct for these eye defects. Observers who suer from

astigmatism, however, may need to wear their glasses to maintain

sharp views through the binocular. In this latter case choosing a

binocular with longer eye relief (perhaps 16mm or longer, as specied

in the Meade binocular tables in this brochure) will enable easier

binocular observing with eyeglasses.

Field of view

(inner circle)

for typical binocular;

eld of view

(outer circle) for

wide-angle binocular.

90%

10%

incident light

96%

incident light

99%

incident light

90%

10%

incident light

96%

incident light

99%

incident light

90%

10%

incident light

96%

incident light

99%

incident light

Uncoated Lens Standard Coated Lens

Multi-coated Lens

Porro Prism Binocular

Roof Prism Binocular

Unaided Eye 7x 15x

Astro Binoculars

BINOCULARS FOR DAY AND NIGHT!

15x70 P/N: 125080

• Meade’s 15x70 Astro Binoculars provide sharp and

bright viewing with terric resolution

• This high performance, large diameter binocular

features 70mm objective lenses with fully multi-

coated optics

• Built-in with convenient center focus mechanism,

ip-up rubber eyecups and a porro prism design with

BAK4 prisms

• Tripod mounting is recommended for extended

observing, product weight is 50 oz. Binocular Tripod

Adapter item 608052 sold separately

Sport Optics

BINOCULARS & SPOTTING SCOPES

Model 15x70

Power 15x

Objective Lens Dia. 70mm

Optical Coating Fully Multi-Coated

Field of View 4.4º

Eye Relief 18mm

Close Focus 15m

Weight 50.4oz

Wilderness

™

WATERPROOF ROOF PRISM BINOCULARS

TravelView

™

PORRO AND ROOF PRISM BINOCULARS

Rainforest Pro

™

HIGH PERFORMANCE

ROOF PRISM BINOCULARS

8x42 P/N: 125024

10x42 P/N: 125025

• The Wilderness™ Series are a premium line of waterproof

binoculars featuring Meade’s legendary optical technology

and design

• Multi-coated optics and BaK-4 prisms provide bright,

detailed, high-resolution images

• Waterproof, nitrogen purged, rugged rubber armored

construction protects against the elements

• Includes padded case, neck strap and cleaning cloth —

limited lifetime warranty

• The TravelView™ Series of binoculars are designed for

those who love to travel, observe nature, view sporting

events or just enjoy the outdoors

• Coated optics and BK-7 prisms provide bright, high-

resolution images

• Rubber armoring protects precision optics against impact

• Includes padded case, neck strap, cleaning cloth — limited

lifetime warranty

• Rainforest Pro™ are a line of high-quality, high-precision

eld binoculars designed for the serious observer.

Featuring premium Phase Coated roof prism optics

• Fully multi-coated, BaK-4 prisms optics provide bright,

detailed, high-resolution images

• Waterproof, nitrogen purged, rugged rubber armored

construction protects against the elements

• Includes padded case, neck strap and cleaning cloth —

limited lifetime warranty

8x32 P/N: 125022

10x32 P/N: 125023

8x25 P/N: 125000

10x25 P/N: 125001

8x25 P/N: 125020

10x25 P/N: 125021

8x42 P/N: 125042

10x42 P/N: 125043

8x32 P/N: 125040

10x32 P/N: 125041

7x50 P/N: 125002

10x50 P/N: 125003

Model 8x25 10x25 7x50 10x50

Power 8x 10x 7x 10x

Objective Lens Diameter 25mm 25mm 50mm 50mm

Optical Coating Coated Coated Coated Coated

Field of View 6.5º 5.8º 7º 5.8º

Eye Relief 12mm 10.5mm 13.5mm 12mm

Close Focus 6m 6m 8m 8m

Weight 9oz 9oz 27oz 27oz

Model 8x25 10x25 8x32 10x32 8x42 10x42

Power 8x 10x 8x 10x 8x 10x

Objective Lens Dia. 25mm 25mm 32mm 32mm 42mm 42mm

Multi-

Coated

Multi-

Coated

Multi-

Coated

Multi-

Coated

Multi-

Coated

Multi-

Coated

Field of View 8.2º 6.3º 6.8º 5.6º 6.8º 5.6º

Eye Relief 10mm 10mm 17.8mm 14mm 17.8mm 14mm

Close Focus 4m 6m 4m 4m 4m 4m

Weight 11.3oz 10.9oz 18.7oz 18.6oz 18.6oz 21.2oz

Optical Coating

Wilderness

™

Spotting ScopesMirage

™

ZOOM PORRO PRISM BINOCULARS

7-15x35 P/N: 125060

15-45x65mm P/N: 126000

20-60x80mm P/N: 126001

20-60x100mm P/N: 126002

10-22x50 P/N: 125061

• The Mirage™ Series of zoom porro prism binoculars

feature bright, crisp optics from low to high powers and

everything in between.

• Fully multi-coated optics provide bright, high-resolution

images

• Rubber armoring protects precision optics against

impact

• Includes case, neck strap and cleaning cloth — limited

lifetime warranty

• Designed for the sports enthusiast and bird watcher,

Wilderness™ spotting scopes are possibly the best value

in the market today

• Fully multi-coated optics and BaK-4 prisms provide

bright, detailed, high-resolution images

• Waterproof, nitrogen purged, fog proof, rugged rubber

armored construction protects against the elements

• Includes padded case, cleaning cloth and camera adapter

— limited lifetime warranty

Model 7-15x35 10-22x50

Power 7x – 15x 10x – 22x

Objective Lens Dia. 35mm 50mm

Optical Coating Fully Multi-Coated Fully Multi-Coated

Field of View 5.5°

7x & 3.5°

15x 3.8°

10x & 3.6°

22x

Eye Relief 18mm

7x & 15.5mm

15x 19mm

10x & 16mm

22x

Close Focus 6m 6m

Weight 24oz 30.7oz

Model 15-45x65mm 20-60x80mm 20-60x80mm

Power 15x - 45x 20x - 60x 20x - 60x

Objective Lens

Dia.

Optical Coating Fully Multi-Coated Fully Multi-Coated Fully Multi-Coated

15x: 105ft @1000yds

45x: 53ft @1000yds

20x: 87ft @1000yds

60x: 44ft @1000yds

20x: 79ft @1000yds

60x: 40ft @1000yds

15x: 21mm

45x: 18mm

20x: 21mm

60x: 18mm

20x: 21mm

60x: 18mm

15x: 24.6ft

45x: 27.2ft

20x: 26.3ft

60x: 27.9ft

20x: 32ft

60x: 33.5ft

Weight 40.5oz 50.0oz 69.0oz

Field of View

Eye Relief

Close Focus

65mm

80mm

100mm

Model 8x32 10x32 8x42 10x42

Power 8x 10x 8x 10x

Objective Lens Dia. 32mm 32mm 42mm 42mm

Fully

Multi-Coated

Fully

Multi-Coated

Fully

Multi-Coated

Fully

Multi-Coated

Field of View 8.1º 6.5º 7.5º 6.3º

Eye Relief 14.7mm 14.8mm 17mm 15mm

Close Focus 2m 2m 2m 2m

Weight 18.2oz 18.2oz 25.6oz 25.6oz

Optical Coating

Meade 2018_Sport Optics Brochure Owner's manual

Meade 2018_Sport Optics Brochure Owner's manual

Meade 2018_Sport Optics Brochure Owner's manual

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